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Re: The Corpse on the Couch - a murder mystery by touchmeder: 5:33am On Jan 07, 2015
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Re: The Corpse on the Couch - a murder mystery by touchmeder: 5:35am On Jan 07, 2015
''No but its true; I swear I’m not lying to you. I am a small girl so how could I have done that?'' she asked stretching out her hands.

''That’s what I'd like to know. How did you do it? Did you get someone to carry out your dirty job or did you do it on your own? How did you incapacitate him that night? Did you poison him or something cos I'd sure like to know how you could have strangled and stabbed him at the same time!''

She rose from the chair and I got up too. She reminded me of a mountain rising up from the ground. I could see the muscle twitching at the side of her face and I smiled when I noticed her strong wrist. I had my killer and I knew it like I knew my name. Her face was hard and her mouth curved at the sides as she spoke quietly ''please get out of here. You cannot be normal.''

''Where is his phone?'' I asked, ‘‘what did you do with it?''
Re: The Corpse on the Couch - a murder mystery by Nmeri17: 7:21am On Jan 07, 2015
am I the only one that hates this unique and his pesky tactics
Re: The Corpse on the Couch - a murder mystery by Timothy3113(m): 7:38am On Jan 07, 2015
touchmeder:


Ehn abi did you post in the wrong thread. grin cheesy
ugbebai
Re: The Corpse on the Couch - a murder mystery by omokoladele(m): 7:51am On Jan 07, 2015
Nmeri17:
am I the only one that hates this unique and his pesky tactics
Thats police tactics, dey frustrate u to confess wat u are not.
Ugbebai!!!!!
Re: The Corpse on the Couch - a murder mystery by teamplayey: 9:27am On Jan 07, 2015
New twist but, Pamela?
Re: The Corpse on the Couch - a murder mystery by charijee(f): 11:46am On Jan 07, 2015
Too much smartness isn't good o .......officer Unique.......
But how can Nathan be so callous
Re: The Corpse on the Couch - a murder mystery by Medinat20(f): 12:14pm On Jan 07, 2015
candy:

Hmm...I didn't quite get you. Are you trying to say it's ok to sleep with a stranger because 'body no ne stone'? Or are youu saying the stranger is the father of her children? Touchmeder didn't tell us that much, I wonder how you got that.

Am so sorry dear I didn't read d story finish before I comment...d way d man was responding I thought he was their father
Re: The Corpse on the Couch - a murder mystery by touchmeder: 1:22pm On Jan 07, 2015
Nmeri17:
am I the only one that hates this unique and his pesky tactics
Really, how you gon be hating on my protagonist? Do you want Unique to solve this case irrespective of who the killer is? Yall should be cheering him on.

Let's imagine he is not the typical Naija police, let's say he is a really good cop, won't you want him to succeed?

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Re: The Corpse on the Couch - a murder mystery by Nobody: 1:26pm On Jan 07, 2015
Let me wait and read the next update first...Pamela killing the stranger for any other reason is believable, but to set Nathan up? undecided

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Re: The Corpse on the Couch - a murder mystery by Trypa(f): 3:11pm On Jan 07, 2015
Jessssss dis story is very captivating! But how would pamela do such a thing nA huh?

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Re: The Corpse on the Couch - a murder mystery by Frankenstein: 6:04pm On Jan 07, 2015
touchmeder:

Really, how you gon be hating on my protagonist? Do you want Unique to solve this case irrespective of who the killer is? Yall should be cheering him on.

Let's imagine he is not the typical Naija police, let's say he is a really good cop, won't you want him to succeed?
He thinks crime can be solved by being nice and sweet.


I think Unique is a bit too gentle towards rude and grumpy Pam. An average Nigerian policeman will treat her differently for her so many lies.
Re: The Corpse on the Couch - a murder mystery by Elparaiso(m): 7:24pm On Jan 07, 2015
Plaitex:
touchmeder, abt pamela's confusion when she saw her mum nd stranger on the couch, at 15, is she nt old enough to have known what they wer doin? Hows ur day goin. Waiting for updates
No be everybody spoil like you
Re: The Corpse on the Couch - a murder mystery by teamplayey: 7:56pm On Jan 07, 2015
@ Plaitex and Elparaiso:
If truly Nathan had mistreated Pamela, she is not supposed to be surprised by her mum and the stranger's 'activity'.
Shocked maybe at her mother, for making out with a stranger. But my guess is that she would have been aware of her mum and Niyi's closeness.
Psychologically, its hard enough going through such at 15 years. Hmm!
Re: The Corpse on the Couch - a murder mystery by touchmeder: 8:11pm On Jan 07, 2015
Frankenstein:
He thinks crime can be solved by being nice and sweet.


I think Unique is a bit too gentle towards rude and grumpy Pam. An average Nigerian policeman will treat her differently for her so many lies.

Ehh, I'd like to think Unique should be the Nigerian police of the future somewhere in my head. He can be fair when he wants to be, but he is not perfect @ all. I agree a typical Nigerian police would not condone such behavior but then again I've tried to infuse characteristics of our police as we know them today.

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Re: The Corpse on the Couch - a murder mystery by teamplayey: 8:19pm On Jan 07, 2015
Personally, I think 0fficer Unique is doing a great job with firmness and persistence. These make for a better case study. He appears also to want the truth.
*just my two-cents #blushing

Please Touchmeder, more updates abeg Ejoo Biko nu
Re: The Corpse on the Couch - a murder mystery by touchmeder: 8:28pm On Jan 07, 2015
teamplayey:
@ Plaitex and Elparaiso:
If truly Nathan had mistreated Pamela, she is not supposed to be surprised by her mum and the stranger's 'activity'.
Shocked maybe at her mother, for making out with a stranger. But my guess is that she would have been aware of her mum and Niyi's closeness.
Psychologically, its hard enough going through such at 15 years. Hmm!

I'd tell you what I had in my head when writing that bit. 1st she was shocked to see her mother making out with the stranger - quite normal you'd agree. Next she is 15 and should have a fairly good idea of the sort of emotion sexual act would produce but don't forget she has been abused from a young age. Let's say her idea of sex and any associated emotion flowing from the act has been severely distorted.
Re: The Corpse on the Couch - a murder mystery by teamplayey: 8:37pm On Jan 07, 2015
I agree with you.
And maybe, it is also for those reasons including compassion that Officer Unique is being relatively 'patient' in dealing with her. I figure in detective work they study some psychology and mental stuff (psychiatry).
Anyway, you are doing great in this narration Touchmeder. #addictive things, Lol
Re: The Corpse on the Couch - a murder mystery by touchmeder: 11:02pm On Jan 07, 2015
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Re: The Corpse on the Couch - a murder mystery by Nmeri17: 11:26pm On Jan 07, 2015
now that's better tongue
Re: The Corpse on the Couch - a murder mystery by teamplayey: 2:20am On Jan 08, 2015
Thanks, Touchmeder.
I appreciate
Re: The Corpse on the Couch - a murder mystery by Gelco(f): 9:04am On Jan 08, 2015
Nmeri17:
am I the only one that hates this unique and his pesky tactics
He's so annoying!
Re: The Corpse on the Couch - a murder mystery by Nmeri17: 9:47am On Jan 08, 2015
Gelco:

He's so annoying!

ah!! finally... someone that thinks like a genius smiley faith in humanity restored
Re: The Corpse on the Couch - a murder mystery by teamplayey: 9:29pm On Jan 08, 2015
Good evening, Touchmeder.

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Re: The Corpse on the Couch - a murder mystery by touchmeder: 11:09pm On Jan 08, 2015
teamplayey:
Good evening, Touchmeder.

I got banned by the anti spam bot thingy for some hours. Not really sure what I did wrong.
Re: The Corpse on the Couch - a murder mystery by touchmeder: 11:16pm On Jan 08, 2015
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Re: The Corpse on the Couch - a murder mystery by teamplayey: 11:39pm On Jan 08, 2015
E pele.
. . .Been wondering. (I have'nt been able to sleep;
Obviously your updates help me relax)
Re: The Corpse on the Couch - a murder mystery by Rachealwinder: 11:47pm On Jan 08, 2015
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Re: The Corpse on the Couch - a murder mystery by teamplayey: 1:16am On Jan 09, 2015
Ok.
Thanks for the explanation
Re: The Corpse on the Couch - a murder mystery by touchmeder: 1:35am On Jan 09, 2015
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Re: The Corpse on the Couch - a murder mystery by touchmeder: 1:41am On Jan 09, 2015
An Unsolicited Lesson in Parenting

''I came to have a conversation with Pamela. I just needed to tie up some loose ends; it's about the case'' I explained.

''Osas and Edugie, go inside the house and wait for me. Pamela stay put!'' Ms Imade announced.

She waited for some seconds until the younger children had left then she went berserk.

''Mr Officer, what are you still investigating about this case? You people told me at the station, that this case has been solved. So what are you still investigating inside it?''

''Why don’t you ask your daughter once I leave. I believe Pamela has something to tell you'' I looked at Pamela and she lowered her gaze.

''No I'm not asking her, I'm asking you. Tell me what you are doing inside my compound with my teenage daughter?'' she screamed.

''Don’t even go there Ms Imade …''

She moved closer to Pamela and screamed at her ''Pamela what is this man doing inside my compound? What kind of case are you people still judging? You don’t have mouth abi you can't talk again?''

''He was asking me questions about Uncle Nathan and …'' she broke off and began to cry.

''Uhmnn go on, what were the questions'' she asked impatiently.

The next thing I saw was a hand flying down Pamela’s face. The young girl screamed out in pain and covered her cheek with both hands. Ms Imade tried to slap her again but I quickly stepped in and held her hand in mid air while Pamela ran for cover.

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